The Best Literature Tutors in Elizabeth, NJ

Subjects I have taught in the past include: High School English; English Literature; English Composition; Academic Thesis Writing; College Application Preparation; Graduate School Application Preparation; East Asian History; Modern Chinese Literature; Comparative Literature; Critical Theory;...See Shawn's full profile

MY TEST SCORES: SAT Math: 800 SAT Verbal: 800 ACT: 36 GRE: Quantitative Reasoning: 170 GRE Verbal Reasoning: 170 GRE Writing: 6 AP Calculus BC, AP Physics B, AP Spanish, and AP Literature: 5 Physics GRE: 840 Scroll down to see what students are saying about me, and feel free to contact me for a...See Alex's full profile

Hi, my name is Anaseini. It's pronounced, ah-nuh-say-nee. Thank you for your interest in working with me! I'm an English Language Arts and Acting/Shakespeare tutor. I work with 3rd-12th grade students, and I help with reading and writing. I am also available to proofread essays for students in college, and for any...See Anaseini's full profile

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and am currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Texas - Austin.See Charlotte's full profile

Sometimes people have a hard time with literature because of the style of the writing, the vocabulary, the topic/subject, the culture of the writing. With years as a high school teacher of English as well as a college lecturer in Oral Interpretation of Literature as well as Literature for...See Suzie's full profile

I studied English Literature and Language in a rigorous program at University College London. My concentrations included Old English, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Linguistics. I completed independent research on radical politics in Thomas Pynchon and Toni Morrison, the use of the Western canon in contemporary Indian...See Emma's full profile

I was a high school English teacher for 7 years. I scored a 194 out of 200 on my praxis in literature. I have over 500 documents that I've created to teach terms, grammar, authors, periods, writing, and genres.See Edward's full profile

I have taken both AP English Language and Composition and AP Literature in high school and am a current major in English Literature at Columbia. I scored a 36 on the ACT English section. I have tutored middle and high school students in varying difficulties of English, including in: reading, writing, and...See Alex's full profile

Harvard‑trained classicist at heart! My PhD research in Comparative Literature draws deeply on Greek and Roman authors—from Homer and Euripides to Virgil and Augustine—and I’ve spent a decade guiding students through these texts in both translation and the original languages. I teach close reading,...See Serge's full profile

Wait a minute... a doctor who is tutoring reading and writing? Let me explain: Reading and writing has always been a passion of mine. To me, writing well is like having telepathy. No matter where you are, good writing has the ability to communicate directly from my mind to yours. Just like everyone speaks in their own...See Ethan's full profile

Hi! I'm Nick, a recent graduate of New York University with a major in Music Theory & Composition and a minor in German. I'm originally from Boston, Massachusetts, where I spent every high school summer teaching music and writing at a daycamp for kids aged 7-14. I come from a family of English teachers, so I find that...See Nick's full profile

I received a cum laude degree in English from Harvard, where I wrote my junior paper on Shakespeare. I've been reading and writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms and periods, from Renaissance drama to American postwar literature. I also love teaching high school students who may be...See Miles's full profile

I am a 19 year veteran teacher. I have homeschooled students in the past in Art, handwriting, Math, Science, Literature, Social Studies, and reading. I have employed homeschool museum visits and historical sites to correlate with one or more disciplines.See Diane's full profile

Yale BA in Comparative Literature; Teachers College, Columbia University MA in English Education. I am expert at literary analysis and critical thinking. That said, I have taught everything from remedial reading/writing to AP Literature. As a reading comprehension coach, I will help you make images in...See Alison's full profile

With three years of American and British literature studies at the University of Houston, I have a sharp eye for symbolism, motifs, figurative language, intertexuality, etc. I coach students into sprucing up their thesis for their literary analysis paper and weave their ideas and brainstorming into a coherent...See Caroline's full profile

***DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE*** ***TRACK RECORD: My typical student gains: ►5–9 points on the ACT (vs industry standard of 1–4 points) ►150–300 points on the SAT (vs industry standard of 60–120 points) ►9–20 points on the GRE (vs industry standard of 5–8 points) PLUS each year, multiple students...See Meeraj's full profile

As an English teacher of more than 5 years, I have extensive knowledge of English and Classical literature, drama, political writings and philosophy. I've helped many middle school, high school, college and graduate students comprehend and analyze their texts. See Michael's full profile

I graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American Literature. I also have a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from NYU. I am certified to teach English and English as a New Language in New York State. I have worked as a secondary...See Marie's full profile

I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University, where I majored in Classics. In that program, I received intensive training in reading literature closely, and producing high-quality writing about the texts I read. I presented some of my literary research at NYU's Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Conference on...See Brogan's full profile

Hi! I’m Griffin, a musician, poet, and artist with degrees in Music and English (B.A. 2018, double major, honors in both) from Yale. The Wire has described my music as “impressive” and “original”: it spans genres like jazz and improvised music, electronic, pop, rock, and concert music/classical. My poems appear...See Griffin's full profile

...for The United Farm Workers of America. Professionally, I have worked (almost) exclusively within the domain of English / Literature: composition (remedial & intermediate), introduction to literature, creative writing (poetry, flash fiction), and pre-college bridge courses for those high school graduates whose literacy ...See Rangi's full profile

I am also known for making sessions fun and engaging and inspiring students with my passion for writing and literature and my keen awareness of standardized test-making tactics. Educational Background: I hold a Masters Degree in the Teaching of English from Columbia University and am currently finishing a...See Katrine's full profile

My motto is Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin for "Work Conquers All"). It mirrors my belief that any goal can be accomplished via guided effort. I am passionate about instilling the knowledge, skills, and confidence that people need to achieve their dreams. For over two decades, I have helped thousands surpass their goals,...See Brad's full profile

I received a BA in English Literature from Pomona College (magna cum laude), and an MA in English from the University of Exeter (first-class degree). My undergraduate thesis at Pomona, a hybrid critical and creative work, received Pomona's creative writing thesis prize. My dissertation at Exeter, which...See Nina's full profile

Hi! I’m Benjamin, and I’m excited to help you develop confidence and skill in reading and writing. I graduated from Harvard University, where I studied English with a focus on creative writing. For the past five years, I’ve worked with students ranging in age from 10 to 22, covering everything from reading...See Benjamin's full profile